Program Analyst

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Management Team (PMT) within the HQ SACT Space Branch for the Space capability development during the Project Proposal process, as well as the capabilities implementation phase of the future Space Capabilities.
• Coincide with the full lifecycle of capability development, implementation, and disposal across all elements of DOTMLPFI including the following steps: requirements, plans, solutions, networking with industry, leadership updates within the Space Branch, and direct leadership as required.
• Contribute to the activities of the Space Capabilities and Requirements Management Teams, including coordination with HQ SACT CAP and REQ teams within HQ SACT and SHAPE.
• Support and provide Space requirements development and management consulting services.
• Perform mapping activities based on the Space Information Sharing Framework and interdependencies.
• Employ analysis techniques to ensure that Space capability requirements are specific, measurable, acceptable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART), and consider a range of cost-effective options during their development and formulation.
• Create a comprehensive approach throughout all CFCDGM deliverables of the CTR contract and report to Space Branch leadership.
• Support urgent requirements processes including ensuring requirement development for through the lifecycle support.
• Participate in key BiSC meetings on these topics, including relationships with requirements specialists across NATO.
• Coordinate with own network on architectures, analysis of alternatives, and other supporting processes – link with US and other national efforts.
• Support the community of interest of CAP like-minded SMEs and propose meetings/discussions as needed.
• Access Space tools such as ORION, RIGEL, and key space documentation.
• Support Space Branch key CAP deliverables, and report to the HQ SACT Space Branch Leadership for all activities.
• Design, execute and analyze experiments within the NATO Command Structure or NATO exercises.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or management field or 5 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Active Secret clearance.
• 5+ years in the last 10 in the field of capability development.
• 3+ years in the last 10 in capability development management tools (e.g. DOORS, MS project and Visio).
• 3+ years in the last 10 in briefing senior leaders/decision makers.
• 3+ years operational knowledge of Space efforts within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian.
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.